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Jack of Fables, Vol. 6: The Big Book of War (Jack of Fables #6)
by
Bill Willingham,
Matthew Sturges (Goodreads Author), Tony Akins , Russell Braun , José Marzán Jr. , Dan Green
When Bookburner's army attacks Revise's compound, Jack returns not as a prisoner but as Commander-in-Chief. In this new title collecting issues #28-32 of Jack's monthly series, secrets are revealed, including the strange relationships between Jack and the Page sisters.
Paperback, 128 pages
Published
October 20th 2009
by Vertigo
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Reason for Reading: next in the series.
I have to say I have really been looking forward to reading this volume simply because it means I can get back to the original Fables series now with the big crossover issue that continues on with the storyline started here. I've enjoyed Jack and will continue to read the series especially since I've inadvertently found out how the plot line changes in the next volume. I still do prefer Fables as a whole though to Jack of...
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I have to say I have really been looking forward to reading this volume simply because it means I can get back to the original Fables series now with the big crossover issue that continues on with the storyline started here. I've enjoyed Jack and will continue to read the series especially since I've inadvertently found out how the plot line changes in the next volume. I still do prefer Fables as a whole though to Jack of...
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The Siege of the Golden Boughs occurs in which Bookburner's army attacks Revise's compound. Jack returns not as a prisoner but as its Commander-in-chief, due to the Pathetic Fallacy's persuasive powers exerted on his grandson. The Bookburner reveals who composes his Eidolon army--a Greek concept of a shade or astral double of a living being--at the same time Priscilla Page has betrayed Revise by letting Kevin Thorn claim what may be the most dangerous object/weapon against all Fablekind: his pen...more
Wow, you don't read a JACK OF FABLES trade paperback for six months and all of a sudden there are three more available at the library already! JACK OF FABLES is another reliably-entertaining title in the realm of graphic literature. Really my problem with recounting my exact feelings on graphic novels is similar to my problem with TV shows--I just wanna experience it all at once, but if it isn't all released yet, as with JACK OF FABLES, FABLES, THE WALKING DEAD, et al, I have to wait before go...more
Every General knows to delegate and take credit for it when the battle is won. Jack is no exception. The Fables and Literals battle the Bookburner's eidolons. AS always the writing duo is superb, with the hilarious intermissions of Babe the Blue Ox's rambling speculations in which the punch line comes after a pause.
The ending is a real surprise, and I thought the previous book was suprising...
I really love the idea of Literals. They are literary techniques made flesh, and th...more
The ending is a real surprise, and I thought the previous book was suprising...
I really love the idea of Literals. They are literary techniques made flesh, and th...more
This was one of my favorite volumes of "Jack of Fables" so far! Possibly my favorite. When I picked it up to read for the first time, I planned to only read one or two of the "chapters," but I was sucked into the story immediately. The ending is shocking...so shocking that I'm not going to spoil it here. But I will say this; I rarely make "out loud" sounds when I'm reading, however I gasped and said "No way!" as I finished this volume. There were also...more
I was very pleasantly surprised by this volume. The Jack tales have not been as strong as Fables, probably because Bill Willingham co-authors the Jack tales whereas he writes Fables by himself. In this installment we learn more about the literals, Revise, and Bookburner. Yes, there is a war, but the war gives a whole new meaning to the word fist edition to me. Also, it makes me wonder how much our fables and fairy tales have been edited, neutered if you, over the decades. And, we find out m...more
Just last volume, I was complaining about the lack of evenness in quality from collection to collection. But this trade broke that curse, presenting a coherent, cohesive narrative in the lead up to the Great Fables Crossover. The reaction to the story of Jack's parentage was particularly classic.
And I must say, I do enjoy sitting with these and Fables comics in front of my computer, Googling a/o Wikiing the references. Bill Willingham is so clever it boggles my mind. Good stuff.
And I must say, I do enjoy sitting with these and Fables comics in front of my computer, Googling a/o Wikiing the references. Bill Willingham is so clever it boggles my mind. Good stuff.
This series feels like it is just going through the motions at this point. The title character is exactly the same as he has been in the past few volumes and I'm getting a bit tired of his shtick. Likewise, the supporting characters never really show much development. This volume ends with a Deus ex Machina (who I'm surprised isn't a regular character at this point), which ended a major storyline in a completely uninteresting way. The art is good throughout and as always.
It's been a while since I read one of these and I forgot how funny the series is. Even with an obnoxious, self-centered jerk as a main character the book just works on the strength of its supporting cast and its irreverent humor. I will say the ongoing shtick with Babe the Blue Ox which I once found hilarious has really overstayed its welcome now. It will be nice to see this book start to move into new directions after the big Fable Crossover next.
Bookburner is at the gates of Golden Boughs, ready to exterminate the "retired" fables. Somehow Jack ends up in charge of the defence of Golden Boughs, and immediately uses it to pick-up women. Luckily, Gary the pathetic fallacy and Revise have some extra tricks up their sleeves. And some really important information about Jack's parentage.
Fun and silly addition to the series.
Fun and silly addition to the series.
I'm not a big fan of Jack of Fables as I am of Fables. However, I was intent on reading this volume as the gap between Fables 5 and the Crossover Fables volume coming out next year. (Cannot wait!) Having Jack suddenly appear at the end of Fables 12 made me more intent on reading this volume. What had happened between Jack and the Literals or the Bookburner?
This volume was big on revelations, about the fables and about Jack's parentage. Some of the narrating, in Jack's voice, was...more
This volume was big on revelations, about the fables and about Jack's parentage. Some of the narrating, in Jack's voice, was...more
Next in the series. Also, the volume going into the Great Crossover volume (which is where I actually started reading the Fables series, I know not the best place to start). Interesting volume. Big chunk of knowledge fell on Jack in the last section which explains actions of Page sisters in the Fables crossover series. Now what will Jack do?
The big war, not Jack's role as a slacker Patton, may not have been that gripping, but I love the metacommentary dealing with revising books. Too bad the Bookburners comes off as just a guy who wants little but destruction.
Also, the last book, delving more into the relationship between Fables and Literals, is pretty great.
Also, the last book, delving more into the relationship between Fables and Literals, is pretty great.
At first I didn't think I would like this one, based on the theme, but, of course I did like it because there are some great lines about books having power and librarians fighting back! The plots of these books always surprise me. Another enjoyable lunchtime read!
REALLY hated this book. I hate Jack. He's not funny. I hate the one page interludes with Babe. They're not funny. And that THIS was how the war between the literals wrapped up was incredibly lame.
i'm starting to get a little bored with this series, as it seems to think it's a lot wittier than it is. i will hold on though in the hope that the fables crossover will make it interesting again....
These books are fun. Read them all relatively quickly, so I can't give a deep review. They're fun and make me laugh. Enough said. Weird, I finished it on 10 10 10
Bombshell: Jack's true parentage revealed!
My only complaint is I don't think they make it clear enough why Kevin is angry with Fables.
My only complaint is I don't think they make it clear enough why Kevin is angry with Fables.
I'm so glad that this series is finally crossing over with Fables proper, because, when that's finished, I can stop reading this dreck.
I think this will be the last Jack of Fables I read. The series started out strong, but now feels repetitive and boring.
An improvement in the book as the Golden Boughs story line comes to a close. Leads well into the "Great Fables Cross-over".
This collection has redeemed the series for me :) It has the engaging story the last couple volumes lacked. Welcome back, Jack!
Jack, while still a good read, is not QUITE as good as the Fables series he has sprung from.
War with the Bookburner has arrived, how will Jack charm his way out of this one?
This was an excellent way to lead into the Great Crossover!
The blue ox makes it worth the read.
This is probably the strongest of the Jack trades. We find out more about Jack's parentage, Kevin's nature and intentions and the Page sisters. There's a battle and the question of the fables' lessening through the ages is addressed. It sets up the stage perfectly for the Great Fables Crossover.
128 p.
This has the typical Jack of Fables formula of interesting concepts and silly situations. It's fun, even if Jack continues to be the least interesting character in the series that bears his name.
See my review of Jack of Fables Vol 1.
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